Scutellaria amoena

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Scutellaria. Specifically, this species is identified by its scientific name, Scutellaria amoena.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily identified with a specific regional presence within the Asian continent. Its natural habitat is concentrated within the southern and central regions of China. Within these South-Central provinces, the species finds the environmental conditions necessary for its growth. This localized distribution highlights its importance to the regional biodiversity of the area. Consequently, the geographical range of Scutellaria amoena remains focused on this particular Chinese territory.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Scutellaria amoena is characterized by its specific growth strategy as a hemicryptophyte, a classification that dictates its survival mechanisms across seasonal cycles. As a hemicryptophyte, the plant protects its perennating buds at or just below the soil surface, typically utilizing a layer of leaf litter or organic debris to shield these vital structures from environmental extremes during dormant periods. This life form allows the species to endure unfavorable conditions while maintaining the ability to rapidly regenerate aerial shoots when favorable temperatures and moisture levels return. This specific physiological adaptation ensures a perennial existence, enabling the plant to establish a persistent presence within its ecological niche by balancing seasonal dormancy with vigorous vegetative growth.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Scutellaria amoena is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting plant, as it does not function as a climber requiring external support. It is an independent organism that does not exhibit parasitic behavior, maintaining its own nutritional processes without relying on a host. Furthermore, rather than being an epiphyte, this species is strictly terrestrial, growing directly in soil environments.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Scutellaria amoena has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (2R,3R)-3,5,7-Trihydroxyflavanone, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Baicalin, Scuteamoenin, chrysin.

(2R,3R)-3,5,7-Trihydroxyflavanone

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Baicalin

1. Frontiers in plant science

Scuteamoenin

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

chrysin

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Preparations

Scutellaria amoena has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include MS + IAA 0.1 mg/L + BA 0. 5 (0.2) mg/L, roots.

Ms + iaa 0.1 mg/l + ba 0. 5 (0.2) mg/l

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Roots

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica